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  • sharon s
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Superb visit from start to finish. As we entered the King Arthur themed gift shop, we were warmly welcomed by the custodian/guardian (John), who gave a brief insight as to what we were about to see behind the closed doors. The first delight was a light show/story in a room surrounded by beautiful paintings depicting the life of King Arthur. The second, the awe inspiring Great Hall, complete with the round table, beautiful stained glassed windows and numerous artefacts. Certainly an amazing experience and definitely worth a visit.
    Written 14 March 2024
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  • FarAway14901298485
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Visited Tintagel Castle and cafe today with our dog. Great, interesting place to visit with great views. The volunteer on the way up to the Castle was friendly and super informative and the cafe staff lovely. Our dog was made very welcome all the way around and as he is old with arthritis got a ride back to the top of the hill in the landrover. We had a lovely day
    Written 17 March 2024
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  • wayne h
    30 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Second year been here and again fell in love with it all over again, so quiet and relaxing, tides good for surfing and bording or when beach available due to tides fantastic pools open up around
    Written 13 September 2023
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  • epemberton
    North Yorkshire, UK214 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We really enjoyed our visit - it was a bit pricey with paying for parking, lunch and the waterfall admission, but we pretty much had the whole place to ourselves which was lovely. I imagine it gets rammed in summer!

    It’s a walk of a mile or so from the car park, mostly flat but there are steps along the way and would recommend sturdy boots. Dogs welcome throughout the site but must be kept on leads.
    Written 25 January 2024
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  • C C
    Wiltshire, UK13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful, stunning, what trip. Spent hours here watching the waves and waiting for the tide to go out to explore merkins cave. Hot chocolate in the cafe was perfect as well. The cave was stunning and worth the wait, but watching the waves while Sat on the beach against the rocks was the best
    Written 4 December 2023
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  • DANIEL RUSSELL
    Halesowen, UK27 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We visited Tintagel in August 2023 after not visiting Cornwall for quite a few years, and the main reason for our visit was to see the legendary Castle ( a must) but The Old Post Office is really a hidden gem, it is on the main street in Tintagel, and we got talking to one of the stewards, and we asked about its history, which was as cottages but for a number of years being the village post office, still with the post box in the wall. We explained we were NT members and she invited us in. The cottages are really interesting and gave an insight into the life of the families who lived and worked there. There were activities for my sons (who tried rug podging) and it was easy to get round, save for steep steps and a strange ladder to the bedroom (watch your step). There was a wonderful cottage garden at the back and it was in full bloom when we were there. The staff were so friendly and chatty which was lovely and they made a fuss of my sons, aged 8 and 4!
    Its probably the smallest National Trust property we have been to and if you visit, and you collect NT passport stamps, there is a special one for the post office.
    Its definitely a hidden gem and worth a visit. Some people who have reviewed are critical of the the time and admission fees (we are NT members so pay an annual fee), but we spent a lovely couple of hours there, taking it all in and chatting to the guides. You can spend little or long as you want, but most of all enjoy this hidden gem!
    Written 14 September 2023
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  • CRT1977
    Cape Town, South Africa129 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely church within easy walking distance of Tintagel Castle. There is a small parking lot close to the church - it was full on the day we visited.
    Written 29 June 2023
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  • Pandamedic
    Lichfield, UK5 669 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Like all coastal paths, this one on a sunny day when we visited is just beautiful with stunning views. There is some steps parts, but nothing that is really unmanageable if you are use to coastal paths. Obviously take plenty of fluids with you on a hot day. Arriving at Tintagel there is a small cafe and toilets there.
    Written 27 December 2023
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  • nikki
    9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was right next to the site we stayed at. The views on the walk down are spectacular, lots of rock pools and waterfalls flow down to where it meets the sea. The crashing waves are impressive with a nice viewing spot.
    Written 25 September 2023
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  • Mandy G
    Leighton Buzzard, UK380 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Tintagel Visitors Centre

    Before I write the review, please be aware that if you register your blue badge with Cornwall County Council it will only cost £10 for
    parking for the entire year. Something I'd recommend you do if you have a blue badge. It will save you a lot, particularly if you get
    parked in a car park where you find an incline too steep for the wheel chair having paid already, as we did in St Ives. We did write to the
    Council, but they wrote an extremely patronising reply which in short stated 'everyone knows St Ives has steep hills, so tough'. Of course
    we hadn't realised the vertical drop at St Ives, or we wouldn't have parked where we did, and certainly wouldn't have paid over £8 for
    the pleasure. It was too late for us because we were already at the end of our holiday having spent near on £80 just for parking across
    the County in one week but they did send us the link to their disabled parking exemption scheme so we hope it will help other disabled
    travellers. They don't advertise this at their car parks. If you do risk just pay as you go parking, there are no concessions, you pay the
    same as able bodied and get one hour extra parking.

    I can’t post the link to Trip advisor but you can check it out on the Cornwall County Council web site : disabled parking exemption scheme.

    Tintagel Visitors Centre: English Heritage Site

    We parked in Tintagel itself at the King Arthur Car Park and if I remember right parking cost £4 in the Council Carpark, they offered £1
    off your meal if you ate at the King Arthur Inn which we didn't take up. We ate at the Crossbow Cafe and Grill instead because the King
    Arthur Inn looked very busy. I was able to pay by contactless at this car park.

    My husband and I are English Heritage members and went to the Castle. Wheel Chair users will not be able to see Gallos the statue on top of the cliffs which is part of the Castle complex, so if you’re only going to the Castle to see Gallos then the simple answer is don’t do it because you will be disappointed. I have written a separate review on visiting the Castle so won’t repeat it here.

    Although the visitors centre is in the same direction as the Castle, you only need to purchase tickets for the Castle and not for the visitors centre. The visitors centre is free.

    There is a pedestrian only footpath which at the start is exceptionally steep starting at the ticket office. The steepest part of the hill is
    tarmac before later turning into a loose stone and earth path. English Heritage do provide transport to and from the start of the footpath up to the castle (but not to the Castle itself) and down to the cafe and visitors centre via Land Rover for an extra charge. I think the charge was about £2.50 each way. All terrain wheel chairs should be able to make the hill in either direction. I conked out before my husband's wheel chair on the return to the car. It is too steep for traditional electric wheel chairs I would suggest although a reasonable sized mobility scooter may make the journey in both directions. Many manual chairs are often more versatile and so it will depend very much on the type of equipment you have and how strong the old arms are as to whether you decide to attempt the path or take the Land Rover. It’s all down hill to the visitors centre so common sense says it’s all up hill back to Tintagel town. So if you’re using an electric wheel chair you will need to start your day with your batteries fully charged, the hill is sufficient enough incline to drain your batteries fairly quickly.

    The visitors centre has a cafe, clean and well maintained toilets and a small shop. It is a lovely peaceful place to sit outside and have a snack. The shop stocks typical items for a historical site like post cards, souvenirs, visitor guides and children’s dress ups etc. the view over the bay is lovely and up to the cliffs. Wheel chairs won’t get onto the beach, there is no step free access to the beach. So even if you have an all terrain chair that manages beaches you’re stuck looking on rather than taking part. We only had a drink and an ice cream so we can’t comment on the quality of the food but it was nice to have a peaceful rest before heading back up the hill. It depends how much effort you want to put into having lunch by the beach as to whether you will think the effort to get to the visitors centre is worth the outcome.

    We probably wouldn’t have gone if we hadn’t already been to the castle.
    Written 18 September 2022
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  • Jayne G
    Burntwood, UK41 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We cone here every time we come to Cornwall, the views are just beautiful, we also go into the church and light a candle for our parents, my mother and father in law lived not far away so we come now to pay our respects, the church us small and quaint
    Written 16 January 2019
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  • rediffusion
    Hertfordshire, UK267 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Its a shop with exhibit cases around the edge and some old nostalgic items for sale. If busy its quite cramped. 15-20 minutes is probably all you need to view some toys from your youth (for free) and possibly purchase something from the shop.
    Written 18 September 2022
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